Long Term Clinical Prognostic Factors in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: Insights from a 10-Year Observational Study

作者：Bsteh Gabriel^*; Ehling Rainer; Lutterotti Andreas; Hegen Harald; Di Pauli Franziska; Auer Michael; Deisenhammer Florian; Reindl Markus; Berger Thomas

来源：PLos One, 2016, 11(7): e0158978.

DOI：10.1371/journal.pone.0158978

Background
Multiple sclerosis (MS) has a highly heterogenic course making prediction of long term outcome very difficult.
Objective
The objective was to evaluate current and identify additional clinical factors that are linked to long term outcome of relapsing-remitting MS assessed by disability status 10 years after disease onset.
Methods
This observational study included 793 patients with relapsing-remitting MS. Clinical factors hypothesized to influence long term outcome measured by EDSS scores 10 years after disease onset were analysed by Kaplan-Meier-estimates. Multinomial logistic regression models regarding mild (EDSS <= 2.5), moderate (EDSS 3.0-5.5) or severe (EDSS >= 6.0) disability were calculated to correct for confounders.
Results
Secondary progression was the strongest predictor of severe disability (Hazard ratio [HR] 503.8, 95% confidence interval [CI] 160.0-1580.1); p<0.001). Complete remission of neurological symptoms at onset reduced the risk of moderate disability (HR 0.42; CI 0.23-0.77; p = 0.005), while depression (HR 3.59; CI 1.14-11.24; p = 0.028) and cognitive dysHR 4.64; CI 1.11-19.50; p = 0.036) 10 years after disease onset were associated with severe disability. Oligoclonal bands and pregnancy were not correlated with disability.
Conclusion
We were able to identify clinically apparent chronic depression and cognitive dysfunction to be associated with adverse long term outcome in MS and to confirm that pregnancy has no negative impact. Additionally, we emphasize the positive predictive value of complete remission of initial symptoms.

• 出版日期2016-7-8